1806 English cricket season

1806 was the 20th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The first two Gentlemen v Players matches took place, but the fixture was not played again until 1819. Details of seven matches are known.

Events

• The inaugural Gentlemen v Players match was held.
• With the Napoleonic War continuing, loss of investment and manpower impacted cricket and only seven matches have been recorded in 1806:
• 16–18 June: England v Hampshire @ Lord's Old Ground
• 30 June: England v Surrey @ Lord's Old Ground
• 7–9 July: Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Old Ground
• 14–16 July: Surrey v England @ Moulsey Hurst
• 21 & 25 July: Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Old Ground
• 5–6 August: Kent v England @ Bowman's Lodge, Dartford
• 25–28 August: Hampshire v England @ Itchin Stoke Down

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